Veda Krishnamurthy stops playing cricket in all its forms.
A girl from a small town with lofty aspirations. "That's how it all began in Kadur," Veda wrote in her social media retirement statement. "With no idea where it might lead, I picked up a bat. But I was aware of my affection for the game. From small neighborhoods to the largest stadiums, from silent dreams to proudly donning the Indian jersey, I never thought it would take me this far. I got so much more from Cricket than just a job. It helped me discover my identity. I learned how to persevere, how to fall, and how to fight.
With all my heart, I'm ending this chapter today.
Veda was an aggressive middle-order batsman who represented India in 48 ODIs and 76 T20Is. Her last ODI for India was against the visiting England team in April 2018, over two years prior, and she last played for the nation in the 2020 T20 World Cup final at the MCG. In the 50-over format, Veda finishes with 829 runs and three wickets; in the shortest format, he finishes with 875 runs.
I want to express my gratitude to my parents and siblings, especially my sister, for being my pillar of support and first team. I am grateful to my mentors, coaches, and captains for helping to mold me.
I am grateful to the BCCI for trusting me with the responsibility of representing India. I am grateful to KSCA, Railways, and KIOC for providing me with the opportunity to develop.
All of this journey was made worthwhile by my teammates. We've shared everything, including victories, setbacks, and memories of laughter that will last a lifetime. You were more than just teammates. You were kin. I want to thank my buddies for being there, even when no one else was around.
I'll always cherish the honor of serving as captain of Karnataka and Railways. Those groups challenged me, helped me grow, and allowed me to lead from the heart. Furthermore, nothing compares to the sensation of donning that jersey in India. Your bones will always carry the pride, the anthem, and the adrenaline.
And 2017—what a year to be a part of a World Cup that gave women's cricket in India a new perspective. That is what I will always be proud of.
Thank you to all of the trainers, physiotherapists, selectors, and everyone else who worked behind the scenes.
Veda, a fantastic fielder, is tied for the most catches made by a non-wicketkeeper in a Women's Twenty20 International.
Following her exclusion from the national team and subsequent participation in the Women's Premier League's first auction, Veda became an analyst and broadcaster. Although she was not retained for the third season, she made her WPL debut in 2024 with the Gujarat Giants in the second edition. In four innings, she scored 22 runs at GG. In 2017–18, Veda also participated in the Hobart Hurricanes' Women's Big Bash League season, where she scored 144 runs in nine innings.
In order "to give back" to the game, Veda stated that she is now open to any role.